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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 504.18 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 504.18 and 191.70 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 504.18 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/504.18 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 504.18 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 96,651.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,651.31/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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